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Nov. 8-14

Friday, Nov. 8

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Payday Party

Who: Radio Stick

Where: Merlin’s

It must be getting closer and closer to mountain opening time because the Merlin’s famous payday parties are now back, and the bar is now open three days a week, Thursday to Saturday.

Who: Whole Damn County

Where: Moe Joe’s

Whistler’s favourite cover band playing the best rock of the ’90s and today, plus throwing in a few of their own originals along the way.

Who: The Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

The perfect place to enjoy a pint while listening to live music.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

Adult entertainment all night long.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Closed

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Tommy’s is finishing up the last of the renovations tonight and as of tomorrow will be open seven days a week.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Master of the mainstream mix melding magic for the masses.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Playing Top 40, hip hop and dance.

What: Free Love Fridays

Who: DJ R3

Where: Maxx Fish

Don’t miss the boys from Ziptrek giving away free passes to the coolest new outdoor activity in Whistler.

PUBS AND PATIOS

Where: Citta’

It may be getting colder, but Citta’ has those lovely long windows so you can sit inside huddled over a special coffee and still watch the world go by.

Where: The Brew House

A little out of the way, down towards Marketplace, but a great place to kick back and enjoy a leisurely game of pool.

Where: Havana Lounge

Located above Castro’s Cuban Cigar Store in the St. Andrew’s Building, check it out for estate coffees and decadent desserts. Open Thursday-Sunday, 5 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Hoz’s Pub

Check out a different side of Whistler down in the newly sidewalked Creek.

Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café

Sure it’s getting chilly, but The Dam has these great heaters that blast the warmth down onto their patio, so even when it’s cold, you don’t have to be.

Where: Black’s Pub

The construction is now underway and the word is Black’s is going to have one almighty patio by the time winter rolls around.

Where: Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

Is exactly that, neighbourly, and it also has some of the very best pub food in Whistler.

Where: The Longhorn Saloon

They’ve got free Ping-Pong, free darts and free pool (Monday-Thursday for the pool). What more do you need during the dead season?

Saturday, Nov. 9

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: exithiside

Where: The Crabshack

Rising Vancouver band bring their energetic hard rock and punk-influenced pop to shake the Shack. See story.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Singer-songwriter Suzanne Wilson doing her solo thing.

Who: The Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Celtic sounds for the only Irish bar in town.

Who: Leanne Lamour

Where: Hoz’s Pub

Local favourite brings her brand of contemporary and traditional Celtic rock to Hoz’s.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Superfunk with DJ Keph

Where: Maxx Fish

DJ Keph plays a broad range of music, from funk and R&B to dance and hip hop but the one thing all his music has in common is it is all super sexy. Where better to dance all night than at the sexiest club in Whistler?

What: DJ Stoli fundraiser

Who: DJ Milton

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Got to be the best house night in Whistler, simply because Milton knows exactly how to get the crowd going. Get in early and catch the go-go dancers.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The master of the mainstream mix doing his things for the stags and stagettes that dominate Bill’s on the weekends.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listing.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

A drinkin’ and dancin’ kind of place for a whole lot of fun.

What: Locals’ Living Room with surf flicks and suds

Where: The Boot

Come catch a wave, and an Aussie.

Sunday, Nov. 10

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Punk night’s back!

Who: You Thought Rock and Your Funeral

Where: The Boot Pub

If you’ve missed your weekly dose of punk the last few weeks, you’d better hightail it down to the Boot tonight.

Who: The Bowen Boys

Where: The Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings, or Saturday’s.

What: Open Mic night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Have you ever wanted to play live music in front of someone else? This is your chance, drop by for a casual evening of players at the lounge. Hosted by Randy of Whistler Music, the tunes start at 8 p.m.

Who: The Whole Damn County

Where; The Crabshack

Live music and cheap wings, a Whistler favourite.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The longest running house night in Whistler brings you banging beats every single week. Get in early because the go-go dancers are back.

Who: DJ Tiny Elvis

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The King of the turntables.

Monday, Nov. 11

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Dave Crowley Band

Where: Boot Pub

Local band givin’ ’er, hard rock and metal.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Where all the wannabes gettabe.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Retro Night with DJ Ryder

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The biggest retro night in Whistler, come on in and check out the new club.

Who: DJ Tiny Elvis

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Lord almighty, feel your temperature risin’.

Tuesday, Nov. 12

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

You won’t see many Pointe shoes on this stage. But that’s not exactly the point of the Boot Ballet.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Yo Mama with DJ Van Es

Where: Maxx Fish

Ladies' Man and Secret Agent DJ Adam Van Es plays his nuclear mix of Hip Hop, R&B, Metal, Classic Rock and Top 40.

What: Jungle and Breaks

Who: Mat the Alien and Jungle Soldier

Where: Tommy Africa’s

It’s a night of pure drum and bass and exceptional turntable skills from local favourite Mat the Alien.

What: Disco Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

And the crazy thing is, apparently disco wasn’t all that huge for all that long in the ’70s. It’s enjoyed more popularity in the last decade than it ever did way back then.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: The Savage Beagle

One of the most popular nights of the week, hip hop rules the air tonight.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Playing Top 40, hip hop and dance mixed together smooth as smooth can be.

Wednesday, Nov. 13

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Creekside Karaoke

Where: Hoz’s Pub

Finally, something for those down in Creekside, no need to go all the way to town, just come on down to Hoz’s for some karaoke.

Who: Doug Craig

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Whistler’s favourite apres act is back from his tour of Britain and ready to rock and roll Irish style.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

Women get naked on stage. Men stand around watching.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Lifted

Who: DJ Milton and guests

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Whoops. Milton got a little excited about his new night, which doesn’t actually start until this week. So if you rocked on down to Tommy’s last Wednesday only to find the doors locked, fear not, the talented Milton will be there tonight and he will be playing tribal and tech house. He says this night is for all those locals that can’t make it out to his popular Saturday night, which means he’ll be going a little harder, ’cos we all know the locals like it harder.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

See Tuesday’s listing.

What: Spare Grooves

Where: Maxx Fish

Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee playing hip hop on four turntables with special guest MCs every week. A busy night for locals, watch out for the snowboarders. And their hangers on.

Who: DJ Def Dubs

Where: Savage Beagle

Old school hip hop and breaks.

What: Locals’ night

Where: Moe Joe’s

The real deal for locals tonight, ’cos there’s a lot of fake deals out there.

Thursday, Nov. 14

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Music Industry Night

Who: Cold Snapp

Where: The Boot Pub

Back by popular demand, it’s a night for all local musicians to get up and do their thing.

What: Heart of Africa Photography Show and Sale

Where: BBK’s

Local photographers Andrew Doran, Tyler Graham and Scott Brammer exhibit in the Viseye Photo Gallery. The event runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Who: Oongakka Chang

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

What would you expect in an Irish pub?

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The Master of Mainstream returns.

What: Eye Candy with DJ R3

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Last week was a very hard week for one of Whistler’s favourite DJs, DJ Stoli – his house burnt down on the weekend and he lost everything. But, Tommy’s wants to show their support for Stoli so tonight is a special fundraising event to benefit him. All cover and any donations go towards helping out Stoli. Come out and do your thing for the man that ruled Thursday nights at Garf’s for 11 years.

What: Old School with DJ Hilton Shaw

Where: Maxx Fish

Australian DJ Hilton Shaw graces the Maxx Fish booth playing everything from old school hip hop to UK garage trax.

What: Ladies night

Where: Moe Joe’s

For all the ladies in Whistler, and all those that love the ladies in Whistler.

Who: Tanner Hall

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip hop, R&B and house music.

Upcoming Events

Absolutely Fabulous ‘Fat’, Nov. 16 & 17, MY Place

Strugglah, Nov. 19, The Boot Pub

Winter Harp, Dec. 5, MY Place